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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
'Govt offices must play National Month song'
PUTRAJAYA: All government offices must play this year's National Day and Malaysia Day theme song Malaysia Madani Rakyat Disantuni. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the "catchy, melodious and pleasant" song would ignite the spirit of the National Month. The song is composed by Datuk Mokhzani Ismail, arranged by young composer Affan Mazlan and performed by Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin. "I feel this year's theme song is truly magical and extraordinary. The song has also caught the attention and praise of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who said it was 'really, really good'," he said during the Communications Ministry's monthly assembly here yesterday. Present were Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching; Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. The song made its official debut at the National Month Launch and Jalur Gemilang Flag-Raising Ceremony at Dataran Tanjung Emas in Muar, Johor on Sunday. Fahmi also requested that Radio Televisyen Malaysia, Bernama and other broadcasters play the theme song before and after main news bulletins, as well as in promotional videos to create a lively atmosphere and boost the spirit of patriotism throughout the National Month. "I am asking that the ministry play the theme song either in the lobby or as background music during official events. We will also propose to the Prime Minister's Department that this song be played at all official events attended by the prime minister during the National Month. "This will be discussed further with the department," he said. Fahmi said the Communications Ministry was making preparations to ensure the celebrations ran smoothly, including field activities, security, broadcasting facilities and performances. He said the ministry was resolving Internet connectivity issues as well as safety and traffic control aspects at the celebration venues. "A lot of preparations are underway and, so far, I am satisfied. "We are also planning special 'gimmicks' for both celebrations," he said. This year's National Day celebration will be held in Putrajaya on Aug 31, and the Malaysia Day celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena in Penang on Sept 16. Bernama
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Five-hour closure of Kota Kinabalu bypass this Friday
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 Text Size: The traffic lights at the Dewan involving the route from Capital Roundabout (Bandaran) to Dewan Masyarakat Road will also be closed temporarily. Kota Kinabalu: The KK bypass, from the Bunga Raya Roundabout to the Costal Roundabout, will be temporarily closed for five hours this Friday (Aug 1), from 6.30am to 11.30am. District Police Chief, ACP Kasim Muda, said the road closure is in conjunction with the National Month Launch, Sabah Day, and the 2025 Flag Raising Campaign. The event is expected to be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, at the Kota Kinabalu Community Hall. The traffic lights at the Dewan involving the route from Capital Roundabout (Bandaran) to Dewan Masyarakat Road will also be closed temporarily. However, he said the route from Capital Roundabout to Bunga Raya Roundabout remains open to other road users. He said Jalan Dewan would also be temporarily closed from the direction of Pintu Gerbang Dirgahayu or from the direction of Padang Merdeka. In addition to the closure of roads on Jalan KK Bypass, roads such as Jalan Coastal will also have traffic control measures in place throughout the duration of the programme to ensure smooth traffic flow around the city centre. 'We have approximately 150 personnel assigned for security purposes, excluding an additional 50 personnel for traffic duties, along with assistance from JPJ, DBKK, and Rela,' he told the media after being a guest on the Interview Segment with Sabah FM presenters, DJ Ramlah and DJ Ozel, here on Monday. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
